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Chalayan is an internationally recognized fashion designer who is known for his innovative use of materials, meticulous pattern cutting and progressive attitude to new
technology. Since the launch of his own label in 1994 he has produced more than 20 collections and he won the award British Designer of the Year twice in a row (1999, 2000).
Chalayan’s designs are inspired by architectural theories, science and technology. He has even produced a collection which included chairs and tables that became garments. To him fashion is an area of exploration and he is motivated by political, social and economic realities. His designs have a philosophical component as well. Besides fashion collections, he makes installations, directs short films and designs costumes for stage.
Previously presented at the Design Museum, London and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, this touring exhibition curated by Donna Loveday brings together fashion collections, installations and films produced by Hussein Chalayan between the years 1994 and 2010. The selected works reflect Chalayan’s views on a range of current themes including genetics, technological progress, displacement, migration and cultural identity.
The exhibition features the following works by Hussein Chalayan: Temporary Interference, Inertia, Airmail Dress, Panoramic, Aeroplane Dress (Echoform), Compassion Fatigue, After Words, Temporal Meditations, Ambimorphous, Absent Presence, Readings, Before Minus Now, Manifest Destiny, Genometrics, Repose, Place to Passage, Geotropics, Blindscape, One Hundred and Eleven, Anaesthetics, Airborne, Earthbound, Dolce far Niente, Kinship Journeys, Micro Geography, and The Tunnel.
Having his roots in Turkey, Istanbul is fertile ground for an exhibition of this amazing artist and designer. Don’t waste time. Rent apartments in Istanbul to explore this city and admire the work of Hussein Chalayan. For more info on this exhibition and Istanbul Modern: http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en/f_index.html Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, Istanbul, Turkey
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